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The Luxury of Home

Posted on Dec 06, 2025 in News and Views

Beyond the Spotlight: The Real Luxury of Home

by Jay Richardson

When actor Cillian Murphy said, "I love being at home. My life is very simple. I read a lot of books. I watch a lot of films… I walk the dog. Yeah, I'm boring," I felt something shift inside me.
It wasn’t that his words were revolutionary. It was that they named a truth I’ve always known...

Huntsville's Forest of Light

Posted on Dec 02, 2025 in News and Views

Forest of Light: Huntsville’s Dreamy Winter Night Out for Grown-Ups (and Their Inner Child)

by Jay Richardson

There’s a moment, walking into Sandhill Nursery on a December evening, when you almost forget you’re in Huntsville. The familiar garden centre is still there of course — but after dark the trees come alive, the paths glow softly underfoot and...

When Santa Bought a Cottage

Posted on Dec 02, 2025 in News and Views

By Jay Richardson

Confidential client? Technically, yes. But once the sleigh leaves… well, a broker can finally share a few things.

There are secrets you keep in this business—especially when you work with high-net-worth clients who value their privacy....and then there are the secrets you keep because revealing them too early might disrupt the colle...

October Market Snapshot

Posted on Nov 04, 2025 in Market Reports

October’s numbers confirm a steady, selectively active waterfront market across Bracebridge, Huntsville, Lake of Bays and Muskoka Lakes. Activity eased from September, but serious buyers are still touring with clear briefs and financing in hand. What has shifted is balance: Huntsville is offering the greatest choice (and negotiation space), Muskoka...

Smile, You’re (Illegally) on Camera

Posted on Oct 20, 2025 in News and Views

Can a Seller Legally Record Buyers During a Showing?

by Jay Richardson

Imagine this:
A couple walks through your cottage, marvelling at the lake view. One whispers, “I love it — but not at this price.”

You’re the seller, watching later on your security camera. You catch every word. A small thrill hits — you’ve just learned their negotiation strategy!

B...

When the Leaves Fall, the Truth Appears

Posted on Oct 16, 2025 in News and Views

Trees, Clear Truths & Smart Moves: Why Savvy Buyers Explore Muskoka in Late Fall

Trees losing their leaves in fall making it easier to see the surrounding properties.

In Muskoka, timing is everything — and sometimes the clearest picture of a property comes after the leaves have fallen.

The Beauty of Seeing Beyond Summer

When most buyers think of Muskoka real estate, they picture summer afternoons: glassy water, leafy canopies, and the...

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